Part home improvement book and part financial instrument, Remodel, Replace … Refund makes sense of the home remodeling provisions of the 2009-2010 Federal Tax Credit for Homeowners. Learn which types of improvements qualify and how to file the paperwork to get your share of this popular element of the Stimulus Plan. Then, see clear step-by-step photos that show how to do the work yourself--most of the credits apply only to materials, not to labor, so DIYers have a lot to gain. With this book as your guide you can make your house more energy efficient and more attractive by replacing windows and doors and making other qualifying upgrades … and save up to $1,500 on your tax bill at the same time.

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Product Description: This book offers readers the most popular patio and walkway designs complete with step-by-step, full-color photo instructions. The projects are affordable yet on-trend and highly valuable, as they increase house value and living space...read more